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Facts about hurricanes

I. What will this season bring and will you be prepared?

II. Hurricanes can happen at any time of the year, but there is an official “Hurricane Season.” In the United States, this season is from June 1st – November 30 when the water temperature is relatively high.

There are an average of 85 tropical storms and 45 hurricanes globally per year. About nine named storms form per year in the tropical Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico area, with around six of those becoming hurricanes and two of those becoming intense hurricanes.

III. A hurricane is well defined as a severe tropical storm that exceeds winds of 64 knots (74mi/hr). Hurricanes are born in warm tropical oceans, where they gather heat and energy through contact with the water. Evaporation from the seawater increases their power. If the right conditions last long enough, a hurricane can produce violent winds, incredible waves, torrential rain and floods. When hurricanes move onto land, the heavy rain, strong...

Posted by: John Mayes

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